Kauai News

Tropical storm conditions have ended in Hawaiʻi. Calvin is now a post-tropical cyclone and continues moving away from the state to the west.

“This is our opportunity to share with our members what has transpired over the past year and what we can look forward to, while receiving questions and feedback from them as well,” said Kauaiʻi Island Utility Cooperative’s President and Chief Executive Officer David Bissell.

An emergency water service shutdown is scheduled on a portion of Kuamo’o Road Kapa‘a starting at 10:30 a.m. due to a recent mainline break.

Tropical Storm Calvin is expected to pass well south of Kauaʻi, but it will produce periods of heavy rainfall over the island that could lead to flooding and landslides over steep terrain, especially over windward mountain slopes.

Eligible nonprofit organizations can now apply for varying amounts up to $10,000 of funding.

During hurricane season, emergency preparations are essential, from 72-hour kits, to evacuation plans to securing items around the home. Ensuring pets are prepared is no exception.

Update: Ocean Safety Bureau officials on Tuesday afternoon reopened Kekaha Beach to swimming.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide is looking to fill immediate openings at Marriott’s Kaua‘i Beach Club, Sheraton Kaua‘i Resort and The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort for sales and marketing positions.

As Tropical Storm Calvin continues its track toward the Hawaiian Islands, County of Kaua‘i officials say now is the time for residents and visitors to make sure they are prepared and know how to stay informed.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the Big Island, and a Flood Watch was issued for both Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island, from Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring in unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books, and shoes. Clothing and textiles do not need to be in good condition. Torn or stained clothing is okay.

The July 22 event is free and open to the public. It will run from 8 to 11 a.m. at Wilcox Medical Center’s back parking lot.

Calvin is now a tropical storm with sustained winds of 70 mph as it continues on a west northwest path at 16 mph and is located about 1,360 miles east southeast of Hilo.

Calvin is now downgraded to a tropical storm with sustained winds of 70 mph as it continues on a west northwest path at 16 mph. It is about 1,360 miles east southeast of Hilo.

Utah-based developers plan to transform the former Coco Palms Resort into a new hotel, but community group I Ola Wailuanui is ramping up local outreach to share its alternative vision for the site.

The tropical cyclone is now moving slightly faster at about 17 mph and remains over open ocean and on a track that looks to bring it to near or over the Big Island — possibly as a tropical storm — as early as Tuesday next week.

This year’s essay contest theme was, “Your silence will not protect you,” which is a famous quote by American civil rights leader, Audre Lorde, who dedicated her life to confronting racism, sexism, classism, and homophobia through community organizing, writing, and teaching.

As Hurricane Calvin approaches the Central Pacific, continuing on a westward trek that looks to bring the storm — or its remnants — to Hawai‘i, possibly as early as Tuesday, it’s time to think about what you need to do to be ready.

The National Hurricane Center in Miami, Fla., says swells generated by Calvin are expected to reach Hawaiʻi shores by early next week and “are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.”

Motorists are advised to expect brief and occasional delays. Please exercise caution and drive slowly when commuting through the work area.